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Technology Harmonisation Engineer ESTEC
2016-08-24 13:07:04| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Technology Harmonisation Engineer ESTEC, Ref no 16 11494 Terma The hightech and innovative Terma Group develops products and systems for defence, nondefence and security applications, including command and control systems, radar systems, selfprotection systems for aircraft and vessels, space technology, and aerostructures for the aircraft industry. Terma is headquartered at Aarhus, Denmark. Internationally, Terma has subsidiaries and operations in The Netherlands, Germany, United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates, India, Singapore and the U.S. The Space Business Area contributes with missioncustomized software and hardware products including power systems and star trackers as well as services to support a number of inorbit pioneering European scientific and Earth observation satellite missions. Additionally, Terma is contracted for the development and delivery of software and hardware systems and services for numerous ongoing and future European, and international missions. Terma Space operates out of Denmark, The Netherlands, Germany, and the UK. Job description For our customer, ESAESTEC, we are seeking an experienced Technology Harmonisation Engineer to work at ESTEC in Noordwijk, The Netherlands. You will be assigned to the Technology Planning Section within the Directorate of Technical and Quality Management. Responsibilities Under direct responsibility of the Head of Technology Planning Section, the post holder will contribute to the tasks of the Section including Managing of the Technology Harmonisation process according to agreed procedures and in interaction with ESA Programmes, Technical Domain Leaders, Member States and industry. Monitoring the implementation of roadmaps of harmonised technologies and providing relevant keyperformance indicators. Establishing the European Space Technology Master Plan and maintaining data base of Member States capabilities and aspirations. Maintaining data base of industrial capabilities consistent with harmonization dossiers and roadmaps and coordinated with other users at system and discipline level. Supporting industry observation in coordination with other ESA Directorates and the TEC Quality Management Dept. Supporting for technology matters the identification of future cooperation with EU. Initiating internal and external studies as required supporting the harmonization process and other tasks of the Section. With particular attention on Providing support to the Technology Harmonisation process and endtoend Technology Management process Supporting coordination with the EU European Commission for technology related matters Maintaining awareness of relevant EU developments, including developments in related nonspace areas Supporting coordination of activities related to Critical Space Technologies for European NonDependence. This is a full time located at ESTEC, Noordwijk, The Netherlands. The requested start of work is October 2016. Qualifications Competencies The successful candidate will have A university degree Masters in Aerospace Engineering or similar technology related discipline. At least 4 years working experience in a relevant field. A background in a range of technologies relevant to space and experience in space projects and technology development. Ability to work and communicate effectively in a multidisciplinary technical and institutional environment. Easy contact with personnel and well balanced autonomy in the execution of the requested tasks. Rigor, commitment and reliability in the execution of the assigned tasks and capacity to identify priority actions. Familiarity with electronics office automation tools e.g. Microsoft Office suite, including Access and techniques, electronic mailing, customised databases, and ideally, familiarity with ESA corporate tools. Experience working with the European Commission andor on EU projects would be a definite asset, as there will be a special focus for the post holder on supporting those activities related to the interface with the European Union. What can Terma Offer? At Terma, we consider skilled employees, enthusiasm and job satisfaction as the very foundation of our success and as a prerequisite for the development of the bestinclass solutions that Terma provides. We lead the way in applying new technology, offering a wide range of growth opportunities for each individual and emphasizing mutual respect across the board in our workplace. Terma offers you a pleasant working environment at the customer site, where you will be able to take on challenging tasks and responsibilities in a highly professional company. Great opportunities for training and personal development Challenges in advanced technical environment International and cosmopolitan working atmosphere An employment contract with an attractive package with extralegal benefits Highly competitive salary Recruitment is depending on successful selection by the customer. Additional information Applicants should apply through the link below. For further information, please contact Mr. Simon Mills by telephone 31 6 2326 2398 or by email smiterma.com. To ensure that your application will reach us and is properly processed we would prefer that you apply through the link below with a Cover Letter explaining your background and expertise, as well as your earliest date of availability, and an uptodate Curriculum Vitae. Closing date September 14th 2016 Please note that applicants must hold all appropriate documentation and permits to work in Europe. A Certificate of Conduct will be applied for at commencement of employment.
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